Xavier (Xabier in

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and Navarro-Aragonese; and Javier in Castilian) is a town and

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located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern

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, with a population of 112. The name is the

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form of the original '' Etxeberri'' (Basque for "new house"). It is renowned for being home to the Castle of Xavier, partially demolished in 1516 and later restored, and an attached Basilica. It is the ultimate origin of the given name Xabier / Xavier.

Famous residents

* Saint Francis Xavier

References

External links

XAVIER in the Bernardo Estornés Lasa - Auñamendi Encyclopedia (Euskomedia Fundazioa)
Municipalities in Navarre Cultural tourism in Spain {{navarre-geo-stub